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There have been several joint meetings held with the various other boards of the Town on questions of mutual interest, and also to fill va- cancies occurring on these boards.
The Board has given considerable attention to several petitions be- fore the Public Utilities Commission regarding increased railroad fares, increased telephone rates and the proposal to abandon the Newburyport Branch of the Boston & Maine, the latter two of which are still under consideration.
The Board wishes to express its appreciation of the very helpful ad- vice of Town Counsel M. E. S. Clemons and the assistance of its Clerk, Mr. Harry A. Simonds, as well as its appreciation of the faithfulness and loyalty of the various employees under its jurisdiction.
ARTHUR L. GARDNER, Chairman ARTHUR E. NEWCOMB, ARTHUR L. EVANS, ROLAND W. BUTTERS, CHARLES F. YOUNG, Secretary.
January 8, 1925.
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REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD
Report of Planning Board
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen :-
The Planning Board has the past year devoted most of its time to the preparation of the Zoning By-law, which was presented to the voters at the March town meeting, and to the Proposed Town Plan, both of which have been printed for distribution, and accompany this report.
The Board had the assistance of Mr. Arthur C. Comey, Town Plan- ner, in each case. Careful study and investigation for over a year have been put into the Town Plan, and the result merits the close attention of each voter.
In addition, the Board has had occasion to investigate several de- velopment proposals for the Board of Survey, and has also conferred with various town departments.
We urge upon town officials the careful consideration of the Future Plan for Wakefield, and recommend that public-spirited men and women meet to discuss the plan, and to take the initiative in bringing the matter definitely before the townspeople.
This plan, if simply read and laid aside, is time and money wasted; if acted upon, it will be an important factor in the development of Wake- field.
Respectfully submitted,
HUBBARD B. MANSFIELD, Chairman EDWARD M. BRIDGE, Secretary FRANK T. WOODBURY PHILIP W. FOSTER LEO A. BRISSETTE.
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Report of Inspector of Buildings
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
I herewith respectfully submit my report for the year ending Dec. 31st. 1924.
Number of building permits issued
346
Increase from previous year
44
For the following purposes.
106
2 Family Dwellings (Increase 21)
Crystal 22 Fireproof Apartment Building
1
Piazza and sun porch additions
27
Store Buildings
6
Store Fronts Remodelled
4
Postoffice and Office Building
1
Bank and Office Building
1
School Addition
1
Parochial School Building
1
Maunfacturing Additions
3
Greenhouses
3
Hen Houses
10
Sheds and Stables
6
Cow Barns
4
Garages, Single
90
Garages, 2 Car
32
Garages, 3 Car
9
(Increase 26)
Garage Mfg. Buildings
2
Community Garage for 20 Cars
1
Service Garages and Stores
3
Filling Stations and Stores
3
Auto Show Rooms
1
Miscellaneous Buildings
13
346
Single Dwellings
20
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Approximate estimate of costs as submitted by applicants :
1924 Total 1923 Total
$1,185.364 757,869
Increase $427,495
623 Building Inspections have been made.
38 Elevator Inspections and tests have been made duplicate detailed re- ports on each have been made and filed with State Department of Public Safety.
A number of owners urged and changes made to stop roof water flowing on sidewalks, which in cold weather make them unsafe.
I have examined 53 rooms in Lodging Houses and found safety ropes in proper condition as required by law in each, also fire escapes and exits.
Unsafe buildings examined and improved.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK J. HENKEL Building Inspector.
Report of Inspector of Animals
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen : Dear Sirs:
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Animals from April 1st 1924 to Jan. 1st 1925.
I have had eight (8) dogs under observation and one dog killed with Rabies.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. PALMER CORBETT
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Report of Sealer of Weights and Measures
Wakefield, Mass., Jan. 5, 1925.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :-
I respectfully submit the following report for the year 1924.
Adjusted
Sealed
Condemned 1
Platform scales over 5000 lbs.
12
Platform scales under 5000 1bs.
4
14
Counter scales over 100 1bs.
2
Counter scales under 100 lbs.
2
91
Spring scales over 100 1bs:
1
9
8
Spring scales under 100 1bs.
69
3
Computing under 100 lbs.
1
74
Personal weighing
4
1
Prescription scales
5
Weight (Avoirdupois)
1
1105
Weight (Apothecary)
60
Weight (Metric)
. 7
Measures Liquid
105
1
Gasoline pumps
32
Kerosene pumps
6
Quantity stops
187
Molasses pumps
1
Yard Measures
44
Cloth Measuring devices
2
Amount of fees collected
$1.60.56
Respectfully submitted
JAMES J. DEVLIN Sealer of Weights and Measures.
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF MOTHS
Report of Superintendent of Moths
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :-
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Supt of the Moth Department for the year 1924.
This year we finished trimming the few trees left of those injured in the sleet storm of three years ago.
The condition of the Gypsy and Browntail moths has improved and we found very few Satin moths this year.
We planted 100 young trees along the streets where they were need- ed and hope to put out as many more next year.
This year we spent $2081.52 for spraying, $2061.02 for creosoting, $550.13 for cutting brush and $1000 for tree warden.
For other expenditures and appropriations see Town Accountant's report.
Respectfully submitted, JOHN A. LANDRY Supt. Moth Dept.
Report of Workmen's Compensation Agent
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen : Wakefield Mass.
Gentlemen :-
There were eighteen (18) employees injured during the past year. One of this number received compensation.
Ten received medical attendance only.
One received compensation $112, awarded by Industrial Accident Board for injury in 1923.
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In addition there was paid for the year compensation to employee who lost both arms 3 years ago.
Also to the widow of employee who lost his life several years ago.
I have attended a number of meetings, consultations and hearings at State House by Industrial accident Board.
The expenditures have been for compensation $1468.58.
Medical treatment, Hospital and other charges $176.95.
A detailed Statement of expenditures may be found in the Town Accountant's report.
I wish to thank the Town Counsel, Mr. M. E. S. Clemons for his attendance at hearing before Accident Board and for the advice and legal services he has rendered.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK J. HENKEL Compensation Agent. January 10, 1925.
Report of Forest Warden
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Gentlemen :
During the year 1924 there was a total of 92 Woods and Grass fires. Many of these fires were caused during the extreme dry spell by careless burning of grass and rubbish.
Respectfully submitted,
F. D. GRAHAM
Forest Warden.
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REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL
Report of Town Counsel
Wakefield, Mass., Jan. 1, 1925.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of the Town of Wakefield.
Gentlemen :- The following is my report for the year 1924. There are pending five tort actions against the town and one petition for assess- ment of damages all in the Superior Court. The Johnson case for dam- ages from alleged gas poisoning in which four different tort actions were brought has been settled for three hundred and fifty dollars.
The town is plaintiff in one pending action of contract.
One action in tort for injury, brought on behalf of Mary Reardon has been settled by the insurance company insuring the Edison Company. The injury arising as alleged from negligence of the latter's contractor in improperly filling a trench. The town on suit being brought caused notice thereof to be served on the Edison company with a request to as- sume and settle the case which it did.
Innumerable trustees suits have been attended to in which the town although a party had no real interest.
During the year an unusual number of requests for opinions have been made by departments of the town.
I have attended various meetings of commissions and other bodies in matters of public interest to the town. Examined several titles. Land Court proceedings and attended several hearings before the com- pensation Board.
Respectfully submitted
M. E. S. CLEMONS.
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Report of the Chief of Police
Wakefield, Mass., January 1, 1925.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen :
I have the honor to submit to your Honorable Board, the report of the doings of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1924.
Number of arrests
508
Number of arrests on warrants
27
Number of summons served
56
Males
486
Females
22
Residents
373
Non residents
134
Commorants
1
For the following crimes Viz :-
9
Assault and battery
20
Adultery
2
Breaking and entering
19
Being present
10
Capias
9
Carrying a revolver without a permit
3
Carrying a dangerous weapon
1
Common railer and brawler
1
Drunkenness
240
Delinquent child
3
Default warrant
1
Disturbing a religious gathering
1
Escaped from insane hospital
1
False weight
1
False scales
1
Fishing in a restricted lake
3
Gaming on the Lords day
13
3
Gambling
Having in his possession obscene pictures
1
Arrested for other officers
REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
65
Insane
8
Impersonating a member of the United States Navy
1
Illegitimate child
2
Illegal sale of liquor
26
Illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor
4
Keeping and exposing liquor for sale
9
Loitering
1
Larceny
14
Murder
1
Manslaughter
4
Maintaining a gambling place
2
Neglected children
6
Non support
7
Non payment of wages
2
No lights on wagon
1
Profane language
3
Receiving stolen property
2
Soliciting money on the street
1
Stubborn child
1
Selling coal with a foreign substance
1
Suspicious person
7
Safe keeping
5
Throwing glass in the street
1
Unlawfully practicing medicine
1
Unlicensed dog
1
Violation of motor vehicle laws
52
Violation of probation
1
Violation of town by-laws
2
508
How disposed of,
Continued
53
Concord reformatory
1
Delivered to other officers
9
Discharged
23
Dismissed
20
Defaulted
6
Fines imposed
14
Held for the grand jury
3
Insane hospital
8
Make restitution
44
Placed on file
22
Probation
25
Released
256
House of correction
9
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Suspended sentence Shirley school State farm Washingtonian home
7
1
6
1
Amount of fines imposed by the court :
1 at $1.00
$1.00
4 at 2.00
8.00
15 at 5.00
75.00
187 at 10.00
1,870.00
2 at 20.00
40.00
6 at 25.00
150.00
11 at 50.00
550.00
21 at 100.00
2,100.00
2 at 150.00
300.00
7 at 250.00
1,750.00
$6,844.00
MISCELLANEOUS REPORT
Amount of stolen property recovered
$4,373.45
Amount of lost property recovered
151.75
Amount of property left outside of stores and cared for
17.50
Accidents reported
145
Burglary (False Alarm)
1
Bicycles found
4
Buildings found open and secured
266
Broken wires reported
9
Complaints and cases investigated
251
Detail for public assemblages
534
Detail for private assemblages
54
Defects in street and sidewalks reported
67
Defects in Gas pipes and reported
2
Defects in Hydrants reported
2
Defects in Water pipes reported
6
Dogs killed
21
Dead bodies cared for
3
Electric light poles blown down and reported
1
Fires extinguished without an alarm
2
Horses killed
2
Lost children cared for
16
508
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REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
Lanterns in dangerous places
39
Liquor search warrants served
10
Lost dogs found and returned to owners
48
Medical examiner cases
5
Obstructions removed from street
2
Officers at fires
63
Posting notices
25
Runaway boys cared for
5
Sick and disabled people assisted
8
Stray teams cared for
1
Stray horses cared for
1
Street lights not burning and reported
856
Wires burning trees and reported
2
Water running to waste and reported
6-
I have collected $2,073.00 in non-support cases and have paid the same by check, this means a saving to the town as these families would have to be helped if this money was not collected.
Some persons are prone to criticise the police for doing their duty, I want to say right here THAT IT IS THE DUTY OF EVERY CITI- ZEN TO SEE THAT THE LAW IS ENFORCED, AND IT THE SWORN DUTY OF A POLICE OFFICER TO DO SO he is hired and paid to protect the people their homes and their property and in so doing he is liable to be criticised by some, if he does his duty there is a kick, and if he don't do his duty there is another kick, and at the most a police- mans life is not a happy one, but as we are all human, we do the best we can.
On duty calls, 53,800.00.
Two men have been added to the force.
Gervase V. Stanley and James F. Hartnett, both Veterans of the World War.
RECOMMENDATIONS
I strongly recommend that a police signal system be installed.
DISCIPLINE
My thanks are due the members of this department for the manner in which they have performed their duty.
CONCLUSION
To Your Honorable Board, and to each and every person who have in any way assisted this department, I wish to extend my sincere thanks.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES J. POLLARD
Chief of Police.
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Report of Chief of Fire Department
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit the Annual Report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1924, with the total alarms, together with their losses on same as near as possible to obtain.
APPARATUS
There are at the present time 9 pieces of apparatus in this depart- ment divided as follows:
One Triple Combination purchased from the Seagrave Co. and put in service July 1924. Is equipped with pump, 80 gallon water tank which replaces the 35 gallon soda and acid type of chemical tank, 1200 feet of 21/2 inch hose and various other equipment.
One combination Service Truck put in service September 1914. Is equipped with 310 feet of ladders, chemical tank, 1 oxygen tank for re- suscitation work, together with 500 ft. of 21/2 inch hose and much other equipment.
One Auto combination put in service 1920. Carries 1000 feet of 21/2 inch hose chemical tank and other necessary equipment.
One Auto Squad wagon put in service 1914. Carries water gun of 1100 gallon capacity and much other equipment.
One Triple Combination at Greenwood Station. Put in service at Central Station in October 1912. During the year 1924 this machine was completely overhauled and painted and transferred to the Green- wood Station in October 1924. Carries 1000 feet 21/2 inch hose, 35 gal- lons of chemical and much other equipment.
One horse-drawn hose wagon stationed in Montrose, put in service in 1893. Carries 800 feet 21/2 inch hose and other equipment.
One Buick Chief's car. This machine has been a valuable addition to the department.
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REPORT OF CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
There is in reserve 2 Steam fire engines, both in good condition. The Silsby engine put in service in 1882. The Amoskeag engine put in ser- vice in 1907.
RECORD OF FIRES
During the year the department has responded to 256 alarms, divfid- ed as follows: 200 still alarms and 56 box alarms. The Box alarms and the Still alarms which involved loss are as follows:
Thursday, Jan. 3, Box 32 at 2:18 P. M. Water St. Owned by East-, ern Mass. St. Ry. as Car storage house. Loss $150. Cause: Unknown.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 1:45 P. M. Automatic alarm followed by box 36. Smith St. Occupied by Miller Piano Co. No loss. Cause: frozen sprinkler system.
Monday, Jan. 14, 10.35 P. M. Still alarm, 294 Main street. Dwelling house owned and occupied by Helen E. Cartland. Loss, $193. Cause, sparks from chimney on roof.
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 12.15 A. M. Box. 322. Water street. Dwelling house, barn and shed. Owned and occupied by N. Salustro. Loss: $3600. Cause: Defective chimney.
Tuesday Jan. 22, 9:20 A. M. 17 Herbert St. Box 8. Dwelling house. Owned and occupied by Massinio Del Rossi. Loss $25. ' Cause : thawing water pipes.
Tuesday Jan. 22, ,9:46 A. M. Box 8. 17 Herbert St. Dwelling house. Owned and occupied by Massinio Del Rossi. Loss $400. Cause: thaw- ing water pipes again.
Tuesday Jan. 22, 10:30 A. M. Box 28. 17 Lake St. Dwelling house occupied by M. E. McMenimen. No loss. Cause: soot in chimney.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, Box 321 at 10.38 A. M. 138 Water St. Dwell- ing house owned by Pasquale Martino, occupied by 6 families. Loss $300. Cause: Hot ashes in metal pot on wood floor.
Sunday Jan. 27, 8:42 P. M. Box 27. 511/2 Cedar St. Dwelling house owned ly Carl Liljstrom. Occupied by 3 families. Loss: $25.42. Cause: spontaneous combustion in oily clothes.
Sunday Feb. 14, 11:45 P. M. Box 14. Main St. Greenwood. Heating plant to garage. Owned by S. S. Porter. Occupied by Henry Lovering. Cause: firewood piled too near heater. Loss: small.
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Thursday Jan. 31, 8:05 P. M. Box 19. False Alarm.
Monday Feb. 18, 11:05 A. M. Box 32. Water St. Paint Mfr. Owned and occupied by Oxidite Paint Co. Loss : $10. Cause: sparks from chim- ney on roof.
Monday March 17, 7:39 A. M. Box 46. Lowell St. Out house owned by B. &. M. R. R. Loss: $106. Cause: careless smoking.
Tuesday March 18, 3:02 A. M. Box 14 Main St. Dwelling house own- ed and occupied by E. J. & R. L. Pittman. Loss: $5540. Cause: mice and matches.
Monday April 7, 12:38 P. M. Box 35 at 12:40 P. M. Wakefield Town Hall. Cause: smoke leaking from cracked chimney. No loss.
Wednesday April 16, 7:40 P. M. Box 53. 213 Lowell St. Garage owned by J. R. Lunt. Loss $10. Cause: sparks from bonfire.
Wednesday April 30, 10:20 P. M. Box 54 206 Salem St. Barn oc- cupied by O. E. Brown. Loss $700. Cause: incubator.
Thursday, May 15, 7:55 P. M. Box 52. Fire alarm box mistaken for letter box.
Friday June 6, 2:08 P. M. Box 61. 42 Church St. Barn occupied by J. E. Beyea Jr. No loss. Cause; probably children.
Saturday June 7, 7:10 P. M. Box 115 North Ave. and Broadway. Owned by T. E. Dwyer estate heirs. Occupied by American Reed & Wil- low Co. Loss: Supposed Cause: Incendiary.
Wednesday June 11, 9:57 P. M. Box 47. Mistaken for mail box.
Sunday, June 15, 11:30 P. M. Still alarm Wiley St. Out-house and brooder Owned by W. L. Corbett. Loss: $150. Cause: overheated brooder.
Monday June 30, 7:47 A. M. Box 51. 20 Otis St. Dwelling house owned by Ellen F. Casey. Occupied by Dennis McGrail. Loss: $25. Cause : carless smoking.
Friday July 4, 12:55 A. M. Box 116. False alarm.
Friday July 4, 1:03 A. M. Box 58. False alarm.
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Sunday July 6, 3:22 P. M. Automatic alarm followed by Box 36. Water St. No loss. Cause: defect in automatic alarm system.
Saturday, July 26, 2:35 P. M. Box 58. Grass fire off Salem St. No loss.
Tuesday July 29, 11:55 P. M. Box 114 Kendrick Road. Dwelling house Owned by a Mr. Lewis. Unoccupied. Cause: incendiary. House in Sau- gus.
Wednesday July 30, 9:15. Box 22. Foundry St. Stove foundry. Owned and occupied by Gibby Foundry Co. No loss claimed. Cause: hot iron.
Friday Aug. 1, 12:30 A. M. Box 114 Kendrick Road. Dwelling house. Owned by Mr. Lewis and unoccupied. Cause: Incendiary. Bldg. in Saugus.
Saturday Aug. 2, 7:27 A. M. Box 31. Water St. Owned and occu- pied by Heywood-Wakefield Co. Loss: slight. Cause: sparks from emery wheel.
Wednesday Aug. 6, 1:15 A. M. Box 14 Main St. Greenwood. Shed owned by A. E. Gaskill. Loss: $50. Cause: Unknown.
Friday Aug. 8, 3:40 P. M. Box 54. 233 Salem St. Occupied by Ern- est E. Kilgore. Loss. small. Cause: careless smoking.
Saturday Aug. 16, 10:30 P. M. Box 19. False Alarm.
Saturday Aug. 16, 10:55 P. M. Box 14. False Alarm.
Tuesday Aug. 26, 9:40 P. M. Still alarm followed by Box 34 at 9:42 P. M. Crescent St. Supply of lime at Crystal Appts. Loss: unknown. Cause : slacking, of lime.
Friday Aug. 29, 8:15 P. M. Box 35, 10 Avon St. Appartment house Owned by William T. Curley. Occupied by several families. Loss: $3100. Cause: carelessness.
Saturday Aug. 30, 6:50 P. M. Box 36. Ford Automobile. Loss: small.
Monday Sept. 1, 10:50 A. M. Box 321, 7 Catalpa St. Dwelling house owned and occupied by Patrick Hennesey. No fire loss. Cause: struck by lightning.
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Wednesday Sept. 10, 9:15 P. M. Box 116 False alarm.
Tuesday Sept. 30, 9:05 A. M. Still alarm followed by box 36 at 9:10 A. M. 12 Armory St. Dwelling house owned by Walter Peterson. Occu- pied by Walter Peterson and Israel Blank. Loss: $875. Cause: child- ren and matches.
Saturday Oct. 4, 8:40 P. M. Box 17. False Alarm.
Tuesday Oct. 14, 2:52 A. M. Box 35. Cor Main and Albion St. Busi- ness block occupied by Pinto & Torrey. No loss. Cause: careless smok- er.
Thursday Oct. 16, 11 A. M. Box 32, 56 Water St. Store owned and occupied by C. Bonfanti. Cause: unknown.
Sunday Oct. 19, 8:24 P. M. Box 62. North Ave. Water Gas shed Owned and occupied by Wakefield Municipal Light Department. Loss: $50.
Monday Oct. 27, 9:35 A. M. Box 8. 12 Traverse St. Dwelling house occupied by Richard Foley. Loss: slight. Cause: Drying clothes too near stove.
Thursday Oct. 30, 2:09 A. M. Box 14. False Alarm.
Friday Oct. 31, 5:30 P. M. Box 114, 93 Greenwood Ave. Dwelling house occupied by Robert S. Barker. Loss: small. Cause: curtains ig- nited from Jack-O-Lantern.
Friday Oct. 31, 6:25 P. M. Box 27, False alarm.
Saturday Nov. 8, 1:15 P. M. Box 321. Brush fire Butler Ave.
Sunday Nov. 9, 12:50 P. M. Still alarm, 345 Salem St. Dwelling house owned and occupied by Patrick Cadogan. Loss: $350. Cause sparks from chimney on roof.
Tuesday Nov. 11, 10:55 P. M. Still alarm, 23 Sweetser St. Dwelling house owned and occupied by Theodore Munier. Loss: $50.50. Cause: careless smoking in bed.
Friday, Nov. 21, 6:12 P. M. Box 112. 12 Forest St. Chimney fire. Occupied by David J. White. No loss.
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 12:08 P. M. Box 14. False alarm.
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Thursday Dec. 18, 7:45 A. M. Box 38, 14 Turnbull Ave. Tenement block owned by Joseph Cushing. Loss: small. Cause: set by small boy.
Friday Dec. 19. 8:18 P. M. Box 48. False alarm.
Sunday Dec. 21, 1:30 P. M. Box 13, 54 Spring St. Dwelling house occupied by George H. Dodge. Loss: not adjusted. Cause: Bursting of hot water front in stove.
Friday Dec. 26, 9:25 P. M. Box 18, 26 Richardson St. Dwelling house owned and occupied by Martin Kroll. Loss: not adjusted. Cause : probably careless smoking.
Saturday Dec. 27, 2:30 P. M. Box 62, 191 North Ave. Grass Fire. No loss.
Tuesday Dec. 30, 12:04 P. M. Still alarm. 28 Herbert St. Dwelling house and grass. Occupied by Mary Cahill. Loss : not adjusted. Cause : grass fire.
Estimated value of property endangered
$218,000.00
Loss on same
12,509.00
Insurance on same
173,300.00
Insurance paid
12,744.00
Property in Transit value
1,200.00
Property in transit loss
705.00
CONCLUSION
In closing this report I wish to return my sincere thanks to the Honorable Board of Selectmen, also to Chairman Arthur L. Gardner and Roland W. Butters Committee on Fire Department for the interest mani- fested by them in all matters pertaining to this department during the past year.
To the various other departments who have rendered valuable as- sistance to the Fire Department during the past year.
My thanks are also due to the Officers and Members of the depart- ment for their prompt and faithful discharge of their duty the past year.
To the department physician Dr. Curtis L. Sopher for his valuable aid to injured members of this department.
For appropriations and expenditures see Town Accountant's report.
Respectfully submitted,
F. D. GRAHAM Chief of Dept.
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Report of Inspector of Wires
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my Annual Report as Inspector of Wires in com- pliance with the vote of the Town of 1922.
There was a total of 864 inspections made. All defects found were made to conform with the National Code.
Respectfully submitted,
F. D. GRAHAM Wire Inspector.
Report of Sweetser Charity
January 1, 1925.
Rosa B. Cutler, Treasurer
In Account With Sweetser Charity
Dr.
To balance on hand Jan. 1, 1924
$420.52
March 3, 1924
Received from Treasurer of Sweetser Lecture Committee
$167.71
Received dividends from Wakefield Savings Bank
19.67
$607.90
Cr. By disbursements
$189.94
Balance Jan. 1, 1925
$417.96
Rosa B. Cutler, Treas.
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REPORT OF HIGHWAY ENGINEER
Report of Highway Engineer
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen :-
I herewith submit a report of work done by the Highway Department for the year ending Dec. 31, 1924.
The appropriations expended were as follows:
General Highways
$79,000.00
$79,145.36
$145.36 overdraft
Permanent Construction
13,350.00
13,334.46
15.54
Water Street
Bal. 1923
Bal. 1924
589.08 9,000.00
$9,357.96
231.12
Lakeside
Bal. 1923
$10.00 9,000.00
$7,063.36
1,946.64
Chestnut Street
$15,600.00
$15,600.00
Greenwood Plains
$8,400.00
$145.07
8,254.93
The following explainations of the above Appropriations will be made in the above named manner.
GENERAL HIGHWAYS
Appropriation Expended
$79,000.00 79,145.36
Overdraft
$145.36
Subdivided as follows:
Vacations
Employees who worked 32 weeks during 1923
$1219.00
New $436.00
Auto (Supt. of Streets)
Maint $394.67
$830.67
Stable
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